CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov has spoken of a marked strengthening of the power factor in world politics. According to him, the world is seeing an unprecedented surge in military spending, accompanied by the militarization of economies.
Shift to a polycentric system and security challenges
The CSTO head noted that these processes are unfolding against the backdrop of an objective shift from unipolar dominance to a polycentric system of international relations. According to him, this is increasing confrontation at both the global and regional levels, sharpening the array of threats to international security.
- There is an unprecedented surge in military spending worldwide and a militarization of economies
- A shift toward a polycentric system of international relations is under way
- Confrontation is intensifying at the global and regional levels
Requirements for a new security system
Amid the developing situation on the continent, demand has emerged for an Eurasian security system. Taalatbek Masadykov listed the principles on which this system should be based.
- Indivisibility of security
- Elimination of double standards
- Respect for the diversity and equality of all states
- Inclusiveness, fairness and legitimacy
- Compliance with international law
In addition, the CSTO secretary general stressed that individual states and criminal groups are actively using the rapid development of information and communication technologies to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states.
Context
The statement was made by CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov during the IV Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security.
